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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 628.68 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 628.68 and 202.60 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 628.68 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/628.68 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 628.68 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 127,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370.57/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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